Providing Visual and Communication Supports

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Providing Visual and Communication Supports within Performing Arts and Recreational Events

Lauren Tucker, Southern Connecticut State University
Catt Gruszka Vadala, Bushnell Performing Arts Center

Creating visual and communication supports within performing arts events can promote the inclusion and acceptance of multiple methods of communication. This session will review how to implement and create visual and communication supports to implement in your organization. Providing visual and communication supports within performing arts and recreational events can promote the inclusion and acceptance of multiple methods of communication. This session will review a core communication board and visual supports implemented at a performing arts center to support patrons before and after events. A case example will be shared and utilized during the session to illustrate the impacts of integrated supports for an individual with complex communication and sensory needs. Participants will also learn about modeling techniques to promote communication and enhance the experience for all patrons. During the session, a variety of tools to create communication and visual supports will be previewed. The end of the session will provide an opportunity to create a visual or communication support and brainstorm its implementation. Finally, all supports created will be shared and the implementation of these supports will be discussed.

This presentation was given at the Connecticut Digital Humanities Conference in at the Elihu Burritt Library in New Britain, CT on March 19, 2026.

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